Investigative Reporter Jobs

KBAK/KBFX has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Investigative Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including social media, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. You will also anchor and produce a weekly "Eyewitness News Investigates" newscast. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must. The ability to work under deadlines and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required.
Responsibilities:

• Be tenacious in uncovering stories to develop exclusive and compelling investigative reports
• Responsible for investigating important and complex community issues by developing valuable sources and using the latest investigative tools, including data journalism, to expose problems and find solutions

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
• A self-starter who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• Exceptional reporting, writing, and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to use the latest technology and production techniques to shoot, write, edit, and publish content under deadline

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is required
• Previous anchoring experience is required
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel. Applications without a link to an online demo reel will not be considered.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
The hourly compensation range for this role is $17.00 to $19.00. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.